Green Projects in Canada's Industrial Heartland

A Prosperous and Green Future

Located in the center of Canada's most prosperous manufacturing corridor, Canada's Industrial Heartland is comprised of 7 forward-thinking municipalities who have joined together to ensure that the future of the region is both prosperous and green.

Funding Incentives

Southern Ontario Development Fund

An interest-free loan of up to 50% on a capital project and up to 75% on a non-capital project with negotiable repayment terms.

Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit

A tax credit of up to $10,000 per eligible apprentice over the first 3 years of employment.

Contact us to find out about more incentives to locate in Canada's Industrial Heartland.

How SOMA Can Help You Succeed

Industry Support

The Heartland can meet the supply chain requirements of the wind, solar, bio-mass, geo-thermal and energy conservation industries, with over 200 manufacturers and service providers working to meet such needs as:

Fabrication and Welding

Controls & Automation

Engineering

Transmission & Electrical Equipment

Concrete Bases

Environmental Consultants

Availability of Green Energy

Through both private and public sector partnerships and investments, Canada's Industrial Heartland has existing and planned renewable energy installations ranging from rooftop and ground mounted solar to wind turbine and bio-fuel facilities, all generating clean energy for the community.

Access to Research & Training

Internationally renowned post-secondary institutions that are able to assist with training, research and commercialization support for a variety of renewable energy and energy conservation technologies are only minutes away.

Green Energy Act

The Green Energy Act has secured Ontario's place as the continent's leading green economy, with an expectation to create over 50,000 green collar jobs and to generate billions of dollars of economic activity in the first three years alone. The Green Energy Act will achieve these goals by:

Driving investment to create a 21st century "smart" energy grid

Establishing guidelines for domestic content to ensure that job opportunities are created in Ontario